Senior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong nonprofit and grant accounting background to safeguard financial records and ensure grant compliance. You will support month-end close, reporting, and audits, coordinating with program managers and external auditors.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, fund accounting expertise, and advanced Excel skills to analyze budgets and variances. NYC-area position with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience managing government-funded grants and contracts.
• Extensive month-end close experience.
• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit schedules.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial administration of federal, state, city, and private foundation grants.
• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain grant budgets, spending analyses, and reimbursement requests.
• Perform grant reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Assist program managers with grant budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Support grant reporting and maintain documentation for funder reviews and audits.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and analyze financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with board, management, and funder reporting requirements.
• Support annual budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate audit schedules and documentation for annual audits and Single Audits.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors and ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP

Sage Intacct

PASSPort

Job description

LHH is actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong background in nonprofit accounting, grant management, month-end close, and audit preparation. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our client's financial records, ensuring compliance with grant and contract requirements, and supporting the preparation of accurate financial statements.

The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, fund accounting, grant compliance, and financial reporting, while demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Accounting & Compliance

• Manage the financial administration of federal, state, city, and private foundation grants.

• Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funding requirements and approved budgets.

• Prepare and maintain grant budgets, spending analyses, and reimbursement requests.

• Perform grant reconciliations and investigate variances.

• Assist program managers with grant budget monitoring and forecasting.

• Support grant reporting and maintain supporting documentation for funder reviews and audits.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Lead key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, allocations, and account reconciliations.

• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure timely completion of close activities.

• Analyze financial results and investigate unusual fluctuations or variances.

• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Assist with board, management, and funder reporting requirements.

• Support preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Generate ad hoc financial analyses for leadership.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate audit schedules and supporting documentation for annual financial statement audits and Single Audits.

• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors regarding assigned areas.

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• 3+ years of nonprofit accounting and grant accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.

• Experience managing government-funded grants and contracts.

• Extensive month-end close experience.

• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit schedules.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis functions.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience with nonprofit accounting systems such as Sage Intacct and PASSPort.

• Experience with New York City, New York State, and Federal grant funding.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $48.00 per hour

Search managed by: Robin Longo

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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